The focus of Skatetown’s synchronized skating program, which started in June 2003, is fun and recreation.

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Age requirements

Ages 6 to 17. Skatetown is currently fielding 1 team during the 2010  season, a youth formation team.

Skill prerequisite 

Skaters must be at the Beta level or above.  Some skaters on current teams are in the Freestyle 1-5 classes.  No synchro experience is required. 

Practice schedule

Youth Formation Team:  Saturdays from 9-9:45am

 Competition schedule

Teams will skate at  the following ISI competitions:  Sweetheart Skate in February in San Jose, Golden Gate Skate in San Francisco in March, District 14 Championships and Octoberfest. In addition, teams will perform exhibitions at the Be-A-Star competition in March, Evening of Exhibitions in May and the Holiday on Ice Spectacular Show in December. 

When Can I Join the Team?

Youth team:  Practices will started January 2010 and the season will end in December 2010. 

If you would like to join the team, please call Carrie at 916.783.8550 ext. 113.  The Formation teams will be adding new team members through the end of July 2010 pending space availability and skill requirements. 

Cost 

$100 per month and includes—

¨         Weekly ice time along with extra practice ice

¨         Instructor costs including instructor’s travel expenses for competitions

¨         All competition entry fees

This is not a Skating School class, so no public session skating vouchers are included with the program fees. 

Additional costs:  there is a one-time annual fee for one performance outfit and ISI Membership

Coaching staff

Skatetown’s synchronized skating program is under the leadership of Skating Director, Carrie Clarke and Coach Genna Dewyea.

Photography by JuliaEllsworthPhotography.net

Photography by JuliaEllsworthPhotography.net

This is not a Skating School class, so no public session skating vouchers are included with the program fees. 

For additional information on synchronized skating, please contact the Skating Director, Carrie Clarke, at 916.783.8550 ext. 113. 

Schedule subject to change based on enrollment.